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V54 SOC

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,722 mi
Last recorded137,722 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 SOC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 137,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,392 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,982 miles

both front wings dented

Fail 27 Aug 2015 130,981 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front wings dented

Pass 25 Sep 2014 128,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 118,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 16 Oct 2012 118,408 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 26 Oct 2011 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,968 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2007 84,896 miles

see checklist 510613

Pass 7 Aug 2006 77,650 miles

c/l 451551

Fail 7 Aug 2006 77,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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V54 SOC is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 93,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V54 SOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V54 SOC registered?

V54 SOC is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V54 SOC safe to buy?

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